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I would contact the court clerk: if you give them your name and docket number, they should be able to pull up the name of the attorney.
Even for simple and routine matters, you can't go to court for someone else without a law license. Some federal and state agencies allow non-lawyers to represent others at administrative hearings. For example, non-lawyer representatives are allowed at Social Security and Unemployment Benefit hearings.
How does one find out which law firm or attorneys represent a particular party? If this is a case that's in court, the babe and address of the attorney of record for any party to the case is on file with the court clerk.
As is the case with every regulated profession, a career in law demands a very high degree of professional care. Any time an attorney fails to meet the expected standards of his or her profession, their clients could take legal actions against them for what is called “legal malpractice.”
Good Attorney: They are clear, responsive, and timely in their communications. They make sure you understand your case's progress and legal jargon. Bad Attorney: Poor communication, delays in responses, or leaving you in the dark about your case details.
Lawyers are licensed by a state agency in each state. That agency can help you to find out if a person has a law license and is permitted to practice in a particular state.
How does one find out which law firm or attorneys represent a particular party? If this is a case that's in court, the babe and address of the attorney of record for any party to the case is on file with the court clerk.
Undisclosed conflicts of interest are also unethical, as are any illegal or unscrupulous activities, such as suppression of evidence or misleading statements made to courts.
The best way to confirm that an attorney is licensed to practice law in a particular jurisdiction is to contact the licensing or regulatory agency in that state that grants the bar license. The state bar can help you understand thelawyer's credentials and identify a lawyer.
What is my New York Bar number? Many states have Bar numbers; New York does not. The registration number, which appears on the biennial registration form, is used for internal Office of Court Administration record-keeping only.